Requires school districts to alert school employees of threats to school community.
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Overview
This bill requires New Jersey school districts to ensure that all school employees are alerted to threats made against the school community. It mandates training for employees on school safety, security drills, and emergency response protocols, including procedures for notifying staff of threats and restricting access to school property. The bill also establishes a process for reporting threats by individuals who are not school employees, with law enforcement agencies determining the credibility of the threat and notifying relevant parties. Finally, it outlines liability protections for school employees who act in good faith when reporting potential threats.
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